Results from the 3rd stage of the Cascade Cycling Classic in Bend Oregon won by Clara Hughes (Cycling BC). Hughs takes over the GC overall

Podium: Willock, Hughes, Armstrong

Report courtesy Cycling BC

In a potential Olympic showdown Clara Hughes put a stamp of authority on the Stage 2, 24km Hutch's Bicycles Skyliner Time Trial besting Kristin Armstrong by 20 seconds. The result also put Hughes into the yellow jersey, with a 13 second advantage over third place time trial finisher Erinne Willock.

Jasmin Glaesser also continued her ascension in the women's ranks placing a very strong 18th just 40 seconds back of the top young rider (U 24) leader Rushlee Buchannan. With three stages remaining Glaesser is behind by 44 seconds which could easily be made up on the hilly stage 3 tomorrow or the very selective circuit race in the final day. Jasmin sits 18th overall.

Tomorrow an onslaught will be coming as Cycling BC expects to be attacked on all fronts and will do the utmost to keep Hughes in yellow until the final kilometer has been ridden.